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There are many challenging hiking trails in The Last Frontier to explore, but if you are looking for something a little easier with spectacular scenery, consider taking a jaunt along the rail trails in Alaska. Rail trails are generally flat and have gentle curves as they are placed on top of defunct railroad lines. Often they are paved making the trails ideal not only for pedestrians, but also for bikes, skates, strollers, and wheelchairs — giving access to everyone who wants to enjoy nature and the great outdoors....

Between the scorching heat of summer and the frigid days of winter, Pittsburgh transforms into an artist’s masterpiece. Vibrant colors paint the landscape. Pumpkin spice and other popular scents fill stores and homes. The chilled air provides the perfect atmosphere for PIttsburghers to get outside and enjoy the new season. Here are eight picture perfect fall day trips to take around Pittsburgh. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Fall Foliage Train – 409 South Perry Street, Titusville, PA 16354 Facebook/Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Embrace the rustic beauty of a Pennsylvania fall....

While it may look and feel like winter outside, it is still fall in Colorado, which means it is time to get out and enjoy this enchanting time of year! If you are looking for the best way to take advantage of autumn in the Centennial State, look into these 8 picture perfect fall day trips around Colorado: Trinidad Flickr/Daniel Have you never visited the southern Colorado town of Trinidad? If not, then you are not only missing out on the town’s beautiful fall colors and history, but also one of the greatest foodie destinations in the state!...

When you’re craving comfort food, there’s nothing better than some juicy, crispy, perfectly-seasoned fried chicken. Arkansas has no shortage of great restaurants serving chicken, but just one bite of the award-winning chicken at this spot in Springdale will hook you for life. AQ Chicken House has been serving up delicious fried chicken since 1947. You’ll find the restaurant at 1207 N. Thompson Street in Springdale. Kathy W./Yelp When you walk in the door, you’ll be greeted by this huge chicken....

Camping in the North Dakota winter? Unless you count sitting out in an ice house camping, it’s not a thing many people do or would even consider. But there are ways to camp comfortably during the frigid cold of this season in the Peace Garden State – and it’s better than you could ever imagine. You won’t need to bundle up too much to be able to enjoy this unusual yet luxury-style “glamping” at one of the state’s beautiful state parks....

To say that one of the prettiest waterfalls in North Carolina is a ‘Top Secret Attraction’ would be a bit of an overstatement – unless you’re talking about during the dead of winter. Located near Highlands, Dry Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls along US Highway 64 in the spring, summer and fall seasons. But waterfall chasing isn’t on the minds of most people when it’s 10 degrees out with a windchill of 15 below....

On a crisp fall afternoon, there’s nothing more charming than exploring a beautiful family farm. Colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, fresh apple cider, and so much more — these surefire signs of autumn are enough to excite any Michigander. Here are nine family farms in the Great Lakes State that will certainly delight you this season. Bosserd Family Farm (14721 Verona Rd, Marshall) Facebook/Bosserd Family Farm This charming little farm in Marshall has something for each and every member of the family....

Flights to Paris can be expensive, but did you know there is a motel right here in Northern California that will make you feel like you’re staying in the City of Lights? This perfectly whimsical inn embodies all of the quirks of a Parisian atmosphere. It’s been consistently ranked as one of the most unique places to sleep in our state. If you’re looking for a place to stay that you’ll never forget, consider this weird motel in Petaluma....

Nevada’s a pretty scary state, and we’ve got plenty of ghost stories to go around. However, the ghost story featured here may just turn your blood cold. It’s fascinated ghost hunters for decades. This place has even gained the reputation of “scariest place in the West”. You might find yourself agreeing with that statement after reading about this insane ghost story. Have you heard of this haunted tale before? Rainbow Ridge Park is a nice little suburban park located in Reno, Nevada....

Cincinnati loves tradition and local restaurants are no exception. Ron’s Roost on the west side of Cincinnati is definitely a tradition where you probably went to eat with your grandparents and now find yourself taking your own children or grandchildren for a meal. They are famous for their fried chicken, but there’s so much more to love about this classic dining spot that has been filling Cincinnati bellies for decades....

We can’t count on snow to make our Christmas season magical, but Floridians definitely know how to use lights, sound, and lots of cheer to create our own winter wonderlands. If you’re looking for a special place to spend the holidays, consider a visit to this Florida theme park that really goes all out for the holidays. Facebook/Busch Gardens Tampa Bay From November 19th through December 31st, the park becomes Christmas Town Village, Tampa Bay’s most impressive holiday celebration....

If you’ve been living in our state long or have been a reader of Only In New York, then you know just how common it is to find hidden gems in the most unusual of places. But imagine a world where instead of walking into your local laundromat and seeing nothing but half-empty vending machines filled with old chips and candy, you saw a glorious donut shop that was straight out of your sweet tooth’s dreams....

Mushroom lovers, this one’s for you! And, if you don’t love mushrooms yet, you soon will. PA’s charming Kennett Square, of course, sports the title of “The Mushroom Capital of the World.” And, it’s a title the town doesn’t take lightly. Townspeople, for example, gather around to watch a mushroom drop every New Year’s Eve. Discover perhaps the most whimsical store in Pennsylvania – an ode to the mushroom. The Mushroom Cap, nestled in the Mushroom Capital of the World, draws mushroom lovers and shoppers with its whimsical shop and museum....

If you’ve taken any amount of time to explore in Ohio nature, then you know there are hidden gems tucked away all throughout the state. There are some trails, however, that don’t require a whole lot of time to get to the special, serene spots that we all love to photograph and linger in. (For some must-hike trails in Ohio, click here.) The short trek to Cascade Falls in Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park is one of those short, sweet and special trails....

With Halloween right around the corner, now is the perfect time to experience a variety of Alabama’s most haunted places. And what better way to do it than with a road trip. From scary hotels and terrifying restaurants, to spooky cemeteries and haunted attractions, Alabama is home to several places that are great for a spooky road trip. Listed below, we’ve mapped out a road trip that features six haunted places and attractions that are perfect for visiting this Halloween season....

When it comes to awe-inspiring towns and scenery, Colorado takes the cake… but have you ever seen a town that stops you dead in your tracks and makes you wonder whether this is real life or a dream? If you have experienced this, there is a good chance you have visited this hidden Colorado town, which looks like it could be straight out of a painting: Hiding out amidst the unbelievable Sangre De Cristos is that of Westcliffe, Colorado; “A Magestically Beautiful Experience Whether You Call It Home Or Come For A Visit!...

Chances are that whenever you decide to go out for a special meal, you choose a restaurant where you can sit down, open a menu, and choose from a huge array of options. The ambiance, service, and food all add up to a dining experience. But sometimes, it’s fine to go with something simpler. Instead of heading out to a pricey sit-down restaurant, why not visit somewhere more tried-and-true? There’s one Dairy Queen in Minnesota that is worth a special trip....

Delta just announced the perfect way to start checking off those destinations on your travel bucket list. The airline is planning on hiring over 1,000 flight attendants for 2018, but you have to act fast – application pools usually only stay open for two weeks. While you don’t need prior experience as a flight attendant, the company is looking for individuals with at least a year of experience working in customer service or patient care....

I’m sure most of us Texans have heard of Jellystone Campground – after all, we have seven different locations across the state! But just in case you’ve never been or haven’t visited since childhood, you’ll be absolutely blown away by all the park has to offer. You don’t even have to leave the grounds to experience all the best aspects of a family trip. In fact, it’s such a great place that the Hill Country location was voted one of the top 25 hotels for families in the entire country!...

While most states in America would reserve an article like this for warmer months, Maine is unique! We’re lucky that the coast is a perfectly reasonable place to visit in ANY weather. We might not be donning our swim suits and going for a dip, but lifelong Maine residents and visitors alike can agree that there’s no view in Maine more quintessential than that of the coast. The rocky, craggy view comes with the spray of saltwater and, if you’re lucky, even a lighthouse in the distance!...